an ancient and formerly splendid city of Persia, adorned with a magnificent palace built by Shah Abbas, which was his favourite residence. It is situated on the shore of a bay, on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea. This palace is described in glowing terms by Hanway, who saw it in its splendour. It was visited by Fraser in 1821, who found it a heap of ruins; and the town appeared to have suffered equally with the royal establishment. Ashruff was formerly said to have 300 baths within its walls; but it now contains only 500 houses, which are thinly scattered through an extensive jungle. It is about 70 miles west of Astrabad. Long. 53° 15' E. Lat. 36° 50' N.